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Portugal and Morocco will ask the European Commission to consider a long-mooted power interconnector between the two countries as a candidate for EU funding, they said on Monday, while also exploring private-sector investment. …
Portugal, Morocco push for EU funds, private investors for power linkJoy Online
Portugal and Morocco will ask the European Commission to consider a long-mooted power interconnector between the two countries as a candidate for EU funding, they said on Monday, while also exploring private-sector investment. …
Portugal, Morocco push for EU funds, private investors for power linkJoy Online
… European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has recently supported limiting children’s access to social media in the 27-country bloc. …
French Parliament’s committee approves social media ban for under-15sJoy Online
… The European Commission said AliExpress has fallen short of its legal obligations to “diligently assess” the risk of illegal, unsafe or fake goods on its platform. …
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goodsJoy Online
… The European Commission said AliExpress has fallen short of its legal obligations “diligently assess” the risk of illegal, unsafe or fake goods on its platform. …
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goodsJoy Online
… The European Commission (EC) has said in most EU airports disruption is limited, and added that it will continue to support member states in the system’s implementation. …
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss saysJoy Online
… The attacks come as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Kyiv to discuss cooperation between European and Ukrainian defence industries. …
Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continuesThe Chronicle
… We expect the US to honour its commitments under that joint statement, as we have honoured ours,” European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said in a statement. …
Trump threatens Spain trade, demands US take over Greenland at NATO summitJoy Online
… The EU has pledged its support for Spain’s position, with European Commission spokesman Olof Gill saying that trade between the EU and US was “deeply integrated and mutually beneficial”. …
Trump takes aim at ‘wasted cause’ Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summitJoy Online
… European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the “blindly attacked civilians from the air” and promised that Europe would “keep increasing the pressure until Russia ends the bloodshed.” The violence remains widespread. …
Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18 ahead of NATO summitLeft-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% of votes, becoming the first president since 1985 to be elected after losing the first round. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to recognise the result and called for it to be annulled.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% of votes, becoming the first president since 1985 to be elected after losing the first round. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to recognise the result and called for it to be annulled.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has secured €323 million in financing for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo, expected to benefit nearly 1.5 million people. The package comprises a €225 million facility from the European Investment Bank, a €68 million grant from the European Commission, and a €30 million grant from the Dutch government's Invest International initiative.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Yuriy Ryzhenkov, chief executive of Metinvest, called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on Ukrainian steel, arguing they were imposed "without any consideration for the situation Ukraine is in" and grouping Ukraine with countries like China. The EU has capped steel imports at 18.3 million tonnes per year, a 47% reduction from 2024 levels, to protect member-state manufacturers.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a €323 million financing package for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project, comprising a €68 million grant from the European Commission, a €30 million grant from Invest International, and a €225 million highly concessional financing facility from the European Investment Bank. The project aims to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo and improve sanitation in the communities.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a €323 million financing package comprising €98 million in grants and a €225 million highly concessional facility to address water shortages and improve sanitation in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo. The financing is drawn from the European Commission (€68 million), Invest International (€30 million), and the European Investment Bank (€225 million).
16 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced a €323 million financing package for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo. The package comprises €98 million in grants and €225 million in highly concessional facility from the European Investment Bank, alongside contributions from the European Commission and Invest International.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The DigiMarkt Project Board has called for Artificial Intelligence to be integrated into Ghana's mainstream education, arguing that AI and digital competencies will drive the future of work. The board warned that Ghana risks falling behind if it delays AI adoption over the next three decades.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands is seeking Ghana's cooperation to disrupt the drug supply network of fugitive Dutch trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone, following the interception of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at a French port in September 2026 that originated from Ghana. Four Ghanaians have been arraigned in connection with the seizure.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, following President Trump's threatened ban on US diesel exports. Diesel prices in the UK hit record highs this week, hovering just under 200p per litre.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A petroleum engineering expert warns that Ghana could lose access to European gas export markets if it does not strengthen measures to control methane emissions and eliminate routine gas flaring, as evolving EU regulations introduce stricter methane-intensity requirements from 2030.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has committed more than 710 million euros ($810m) to help people affected by crises, natural disasters and conflicts worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa. The funding will support displaced communities and address migration, food insecurity, conflict, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook told Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the government's social media curbs are "world-leading," following a meeting at Apple Park. Australia recently banned social media for children under 16 and introduced new measures allowing users to choose their feed content.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, and said he ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. He said France had been targeted by such attacks in recent weeks and that Russia's intent is to intimidate Europe and break support for Ukraine.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union's proposal for Canada to become its first "associate member," calling for closer cooperation on defence, critical minerals and energy security. The proposal comes as Canada and the US face an escalating trade dispute with tit-for-tat tariffs.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission president has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member," offering closer ties on key sectors including energy, critical minerals, AI, and defence. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU amid tensions with the US, is attending the speech in Strasbourg.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union will propose a ban restricting under-15s from social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games as part of an EU Kids Act. The proposal allows gradual access to services by age while imposing obligations on companies depending on service type and child age.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by the American flag and labelled "United States of America". Iceland's foreign minister called the post "completely inappropriate".
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EU Commission President von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Rutte said the alliance will respond faster and better to what von der Leyen called a "new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia," after Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport in August. Russia has rejected the accusations.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Belgian men missing from the Swiss Alps since 1992 have been found after a glacier melt exposed their bodies on the Trift Glacier south of Lucerne. The men, aged 39 and 41 at the time of their disappearance 34 years ago near Weissmies mountain, were identified through DNA analysis.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
France's Constitutional Council has overturned legislation banning social media for under-15s, finding it violated freedom of expression and lacked necessary legal safeguards. President Emmanuel Macron has asked his Prime Minister to prepare a revised draft with the court's concerns in mind.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 17 people and injuring at least 45 in strikes on Kyiv and the capital region. President Zelensky said interceptor delays from allies led to "horrific casualties and destruction," noting that supply of anti-ballistic systems had been "significantly reduced" this year and no missiles were intercepted in the attack.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior Moroccan official said Spain should have anticipated the consequences of a court ruling that weakened migration deterrence, which contributed to mass crossings into Ceuta last week. Spain estimates about 69,500 migrants have returned from Ceuta to Morocco since the crossing, while Moroccan authorities say about 40,000 people entered the enclave; the death toll stands at 72 on the Spanish side and 11 on the Moroccan side.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for "united action" on border security following a large influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where about 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco and 72 deaths were recorded on the Spanish side. The crisis has strained EU relations, prompting emergency talks among interior ministers and causing Italy, Finland, and Denmark to suspend or call for suspension of Schengen arrangements with Spain.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump says the US will investigate the European Union and threaten fresh tariffs over fines handed to American tech companies including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon. Trump says fines should be "entirely reversed" and is initiating a Section 301 trade investigation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU has fined Google €890m under its new Digital Markets Act for abusing its market power by favouring its own apps and services over competitors, limiting consumer choice. The fine comprises €460m for favouring Google's services in flight and hotel search results, and €430m for Play Store rules that prevented consumers from seeing cheaper offers outside Google's marketplace.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission cleared Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount agreed to end its film distribution partnership with Universal Pictures in Europe within 13 months and refrain from similar ventures for 10 years. The merger remains blocked in the US, where a coalition of 12 states filed a lawsuit arguing it would harm movie theatres and cable distributors; a US judge temporarily paused the deal to allow those claims to be considered.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EU ambassadors will meet Wednesday to seek agreement on a 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's banking sector, though Greece opposes planned restrictions on Russian LNG supplies, arguing they would shift market share rather than impact Russian revenues.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
French lawmakers voted to ban social media use for children under 15, with the bill set to take effect this school year after President Emmanuel Macron signs it into law. The ban makes France the first EU country to impose such a restriction, following Australia's implementation of a ban for under-16s last year.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time. He has vowed to provide "breathing space" for households struggling with costs and pledged to set out details on Tuesday.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce support for households struggling with the cost of living crisis on Tuesday. Burnham has appointed a cabinet including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and pledged to provide "breathing space" for people facing financial hardship.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →